CHINA

1. In Beijing, Arab and Muslim ministers urge end to Gaza war

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/beijing-arab-muslim-ministers-urge-end-gaza-war-2023-11-20/

2. China-Middle East summit told ‘Israel seeks to end Palestinians’ presence’

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/20/israel-seeks-to-end-palestinians-presence-on-their-land-pa-minister

3. China-U.S. summit opened a new chapter for bilateral anti-drug cooperation

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-11-19/China-U-S-summit-opened-a-new-chapter-for-anti-drug-cooperation-1oR3vBFMLvi/index.html

4. ‘We Talk’ APEC Special: Americans say people-people dialogue foundation of China-U.S. relations

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-11-18/Americans-say-people-people-dialogue-foundation-of-China-US-relations-1oPZgd8dVcY/index.html

5. Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally

https://apnews.com/article/south-china-sea-disputed-second-thomas-shoal-f702d9b9b84f9019083fb4d530fdf970

6. China Claims World’s Fastest Internet With 1.2 Terabit-Per-Second Network

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-15/world-s-fastest-internet-china-claims-1-2-terabit-per-second-breakthrough

7. China Hosts Military Exercises With 5 ASEAN Members

https://www.voanews.com/a/china-hosts-military-exercises-with-5-asean-members/7360416.html

8. China, Pakistan wrap up naval drill featuring sub, high-tech destroyer

https://www.defensenews.com/training-sim/2023/11/17/china-pakistan-wrap-up-naval-drill-featuring-sub-high-tech-destroyer/

CENTRAL ASIA
1 US and Central Asian Countries Launch B5+1 Business Platform to Boost Economic Integration
https://astanatimes.com/2023/11/us-and-central-asian-countries-launch-b51-business-platform-to-boost-economic-integration/
2 Central Asia to enter chronic water shortage state in 5 years – EDB
https://akipress.com/news:743852:Central_Asia_to_enter_chronic_water_shortage_
state_in_5_years_-_EDB/
3 Kazakhstan to Become One of Europe’s Green Energy Exporters
https://astanatimes.com/2023/11/kazakhstan-to-become-one-of-europes-green-energy-exporters/
4 From Dust Storms to Desertification: UN Experts Unveil Central Asian Struggle Against Land Degradation
https://astanatimes.com/2023/11/from-dust-storms-to-desertification-un-experts-unveil-central-asian-struggle-against-land-degradation/
5 Azerbaijan continues to snub peace talks as U.S. moves to boost support to Armenia

https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-continues-to-snub-peace-talks-as-us-moves-to-boost-support-to-armenia

6 Kazakhstan: Government tackles personal debt mountain, but not everyone is happy

https://eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-government-tackles-personal-debt-mountain-but-not-everyone-is-happy

EAST ASIA
1. U.S. and China will team up to cut methane emissions, says Kerry
https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/U.S.-and-China-will-team-up-to-cut-methane-emissions-says-Kerry
2. Japanese seafood makes splash at APEC summit amid safety concerns
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/APEC/Japanese-seafood-makes-splash-at-APEC-summit-amid-safety-concerns
3. China keeps lending benchmark rates unchanged, as expected
https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/China-keeps-lending-benchmark-rates-unchanged-as-expected
4. Ministers from Arab, Muslim countries to visit China in bid to end Gaza war
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Israel-Hamas-war/Ministers-from-Arab-Muslim-countries-to-visit-China-in-bid-to-end-Gaza-war
5.  China’s nuclear arms are behind U.S.’s but meet needs, expert says
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/China-s-nuclear-arms-are-behind-U.S.-s-but-meet-needs-expert-says2